Peri-Implant Mucosal Health Around Zirconia Implants: Case Series With Esthetic Outcomes
This paper explores the clinical and aesthetic performance of zirconia dental implants with a focus on soft tissue outcomes. Through the presentation of three distinct patient cases involving the placement of ceramic implants, the study highlights the favorable biological and aesthetic integration of zirconia in challenging clinical scenarios. Emphasis was placed on peri-implant soft tissue health, contour stability, and the overall mucogingival response following implant placement and restoration. In all cases, the soft tissues exhibited excellent healing, with well-adapted, inflammation-free mucosa and high levels of patient satisfaction regarding esthetic results. These findings underscore the capacity of zirconia implants to support optimal soft tissue architecture and suggest their valuable role in modern implant dentistry, particularly in esthetically sensitive areas.
Authors
- Saurabh Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4795-3020)
- Varo Boyer
- Eoon Hye Ji
Institutions
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Adventist Health Simi Valley (US)
- Government Dental College & Research Institute (IN)
- General Department of Preventive Medicine (VN)
- Impaq International (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Implantology
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-25-00144
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00